What Does GLAAD Mean?
The Quick Answer
GLAAD means the organization formerly known as the "Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation."More Detail...
GLAAD is a US non-governmental media monitoring organization founded in 1985, by LGBT people in the media. It is devoted to countering media discrimination against LGBTQIA issues and promoting understanding, acceptance, and equality. GLAAD was an acronym for "Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation." However, in March 2013, GLAAD was adopted as the primary name of the group, as the full name could be perceived as excluding bisexual and transgender issues. You can vist the GLAAD website at glaad.org.Image for GLAAD
When I write GLAAD, I mean this:
The alliance is now officially only known by the acronym GLAAD.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:| GLAAD | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Organization Formerly Known as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
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